Thu, 27 December 2018
Eight quick songs for your listening enjoyment. |
Thu, 20 December 2018
Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before.
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Thu, 13 December 2018
We take a look back at 2018 in game music and everything was Ben Prunty or Yakuza. |
Thu, 6 December 2018
We dive into Life Is Strange 2 and find out just how strange life... is? On an even stranger note, we're thoroughly confused by The Haunted Island: A Frog Detective Game. Also, D.J. makes some questionable modifications to his Switch. Episode Timeline 00:33 - Intro 05:49 - Life Is Strange 2 27:26 - Spyro minute 29:24 - The Haunted Island: A Frog Detective Game 39:11 - Flip Grip feat. Gunbird 2 52:47 - Outro |
Thu, 29 November 2018
D.J. takes a day trip to the most fantastical of video game realms: Watch Dogs 2's San Francisco. Randy grapples with his perfectionist urges in Spyro the Dragon. Also, Cthulhu and the Third Reich: A classic combination? Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 00:59 - Viewer Mail/Laser League 07:48 - Drunktacular Hype 11:06 - Spyro the Dragon 32:59 - Watch Dogs 2 53:01 - Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics 1:07:20 - Outro |
Wed, 21 November 2018
Paul causes all kinds of gruesome dismemberment in Mortal Kombat XL and Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. D.J. experiences the five stages of grief during the latest Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival. And, finally, Randy plays Spyro. |
Thu, 15 November 2018
Extra Life is a wrap! Laser League reveals Randy's true calling as an eSports pro, Paul flirts with a side career in voice acting thanks to Doki Doki Literature Club, and D.J. attempts to make sense of 14 hours of Kingdom Hearts. |
Thu, 8 November 2018
We're taking a quick break from our 24 hours of Extra Life to tell you about some of the games we played, like Tetris Effect, We Happy Few, Business Clicker, Castlevania II, and... Guilty Summer Kiss 2: Bloody Secret? OK, sure.
Direct download: VGH_368_-_A_Horrible_Night_to_Have_a_Curse.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:51am PDT |
Thu, 1 November 2018
Even with Extra Life right around the corner, we find ourselves distracted and wondering what it's like to play the Cowboy Game. Also, the thrilling deaths of Spider-Man and his lady friends, returning to New Donk City, and — why not? — Dragalia Lost. |
Thu, 25 October 2018
We're getting spooOOooOokythis week with Slayaway Camp, Detention, and... Soulcalibur VI? Also, Konami rises from the dead. |
Thu, 18 October 2018
We wrap up both Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, then bust ghosts like it's 2001 in the Luigi's Mansion remake. Also, getting raidy in Dragalia Lost, and self-dismemberment for fun and donuts in The Missing. Episode Timeline: |
Thu, 11 October 2018
Randy does some minor time traveling in The Gardens Between. D.J. survives the latest Monster Hunter World festival, only to find himself surrounded by dragons in Dragalia Lost. Paul sets everyone straight on what is a sword and what is an axe.
Direct download: VGH_364_-_A_Huge_Head_on_a_Tiny_Body.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:52am PDT |
Wed, 3 October 2018
Randy advances his chicken liberation agenda by implanting one with deadly explosives in Bomb Chicken, then spends some time in the slightly less volatile world of Hob. D.J. re-enters the Stage of History in Soulcalibur VI. Also, Fortnite for adults. Episode Timeline 00:27 – Intro 03:22 – What is Fortnite? 14:50 – Bomb Chicken 25:27 – Soulcalibur VI 42:52 – Hob 57:28 – Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1:16:17 – Outro
Direct download: VGH_363_-_My_Super_Flashy_Desperation_Move.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:01pm PDT |
Thu, 27 September 2018
Paul's thrilling 14859024-part Yakuza segment comes to a close as he wraps up Yakuza Kiwami 2. Also, Forza Horizon 4 vs. The Crew vs. a pleasant Hawaiian vacation, and a nearly endless buffet of exploding heads in Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. |
Thu, 20 September 2018
We're continuing to murder people indiscriminately as Spider-Man but occasionally tagging in Lara Croft to show us how it's really done. Also, full-contact lawyering in the Yakuza studio's upcoming Judge Eyes. |
Wed, 12 September 2018
We've got Spider-Man fever, although we can't seem to remember all the words to his theme song. Also, a return to World War II via the Battlefield V beta, and follow-up thoughts on Pokémon Go and Dragon Quest XI. |
Thu, 6 September 2018
After a Pokemon-infested detour around Seattle, we're back to our old tricks: Gushing about the latest Yakuza game and arguing about donut semantics. Also: A tiny bit of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. |
Wed, 29 August 2018
We're putting a wrap on this year's Summer Backlog Attack with the offensively relaxing Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, the extremely old Elder Scrolls: Arena, and the original Dragon Quest alla giapponese. Episode Timeline 00:44 - Intro
Direct download: VGH_358_-_We_Dont_Talk_About_Dino_Crisis_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:00pm PDT |
Thu, 23 August 2018
Randy continues his trip deep down the Holedown hole. Paul remembers what it's like to Uncharted. D.J. is completely baffled by Street Fighter 1. Also, Life Is Strange hot takes. Episode Timeline 00:39 - Intro
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Thu, 16 August 2018
It's most ambitious crossover event in VGH history: We played both sides of the Monster Hunter World x Final Fantasy XIV collaboration. Also, Randy discovers new things in Night in the Woods, D.J. plays the original Far Cry, and Paul tries a new Yakuza. Episode Timeline 00:39 Intro |
Thu, 9 August 2018
Randy fills that Arkanoid-shaped void in his life with some Holedown before stepping back into No Man’s Sky to see if they’ve added more inventory slots. D.J. tries to learn about World War II via the original Call of Duty. Also, a brief Dragonball detour. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Evo 2018 12:24 - Holedown 27:47 - No Man’s Sky Next 53:16 - Call of Duty 1:10:22 - Outro |
Thu, 2 August 2018
Randy and D.J. try to make sense of the new Shin Megami Tensei mobile thing. Also, life in an underwater subway in Splatoon 2‘s Octo Expansion, re-learning how to hunt in Monster Hunter Generations, and the summer Backlog Attack is back! Episode Timeline 00:31 - Intro 01:58 - Shin Megami Tensei Liberation D×2 29:07 - Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion 40:25 - Monster Hunter Generations 49:02 - Backlog Attack!! 1:02:30 - Outro |
Wed, 25 July 2018
Randy returns from the Jersey Shore (not that one) with tales of his re-Marstered life on, uh, Mars. D.J. goes into way too much detail over the new Steam version of Groove Coaster. Also, tips for enjoying Monster Hunter World‘s summer festival. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 01:45 - Captain Randy: Vacation Taker 06:50 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 26:23 - Captain D.J.: Groove Coaster 48:04 - Alec Mason: Space Friendhole 1:04:41 - Monster Hunter: Hunter Monster 1:14:15 - Outro |
Wed, 18 July 2018
Paul starts traveling down the long and mysterious Octopath. D.J. makes things more difficult than necessary in Homesick. Also, an extreme throwback to BBS RPGs, and unexpected fun climbing a tower. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Intro
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Thu, 12 July 2018
Beat the summer heat with some cool, red-hot game music, or something! We share our favorite Sega hits, favorite tropical Animal Crossing jams, and favorite... Antonio Vivaldi? Episode Timeline 01:13 - Intro
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Thu, 5 July 2018
We're joining in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, escaping the Commies in Black The Fall, and learning all about copyright law in the Westworld mobile game. And wait, is that Gravity Rush 2? Episode Timeline 00:38 - Intro 01:36 - Gravity Rush 2 10:10 - How the Sausage is Made 11:00 - Westworld 30:03 - The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit 43:45 - Black the Fall 58:48 - Outro |
Thu, 28 June 2018
Paul finally caves to peer pressure and tries Fortnite. D.J. leaves the arcade long enough to go treasure hunting in Gravity Rush 2. Randy does an in-depth analysis of the various Captains Toad. Also, Hollow Knight. 00:51 - Intro |
Thu, 21 June 2018
Randy tries Yoku's Island Express, the latest in the crowded dung beetle/fruit-trading/pinball adventure genre. D.J. goes on a leisurely cruise in Quarantine Circular. And, of course, Yakuza. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Intro |
Fri, 15 June 2018
It's E3 week and we can't wait to hear all about the new Animal Crossing game! Episode Timeline 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - E3 shenanginanz 1:11:32 - Outro |
Thu, 7 June 2018
Randy unveils his plan for Word Domination. D.J. navigates the treacherous staircases of Runner 3. Paul plays the same old same old. And someone, somewhere is excited for E3. Also: How realistic of a tennis game is Mario Tennis Aces? 00:48 - Intro |
Thu, 31 May 2018
What is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon? A miserable pile of dated graphics and clunky controls. (Depending who you ask.) Also: Burly Men at Sea, the further adventures of wizards, and the first five prime numbers. Episode Timeline 00:52 - Intro |
Thu, 24 May 2018
We brush off our demon negotiation skills in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, ask the hard questions about what it means to be a Wizard of Legend, and lament the lack of tea kettles in Yakuza 6. Starring Paul Sandhu as Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Episode Timeline 00:35 - Intro
Direct download: VGH_344_-_Patrick_Stewart_Read_My_Livejournal.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:38pm PDT |
Thu, 17 May 2018
Destiny 2: What is it? For that matter, what was Destiny 1? Join us as we search for answers to these and other totally inane Destiny questions. Also: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, and something called My Nintendo Picross: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Episode Timeline 00:11 - Intro 01:58 - Celeste soundtrack 10:04 - Destiny 2 42:27 - Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 56:50 - My Nintendo Picross: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 1:09:37 - Outro |
Thu, 10 May 2018
We grab our cameras and try to piece together all the weird stuff going on in the prototype demo of SWERY's The Good Life. Also: Tumblestone, several generations of Hidden My Game by Mom, and the latest Nintendo drama. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 01:21 - How long is God of War? 04:22 - Mad at Nintendo 27:29 - Tumblestone 40:27 - The Good Life 56:44 - Hidden My Game by Mom 1:07:39 - Outro |
Thu, 3 May 2018
Randy divides his time between a fighter pilot career in Rogue Aces and being a bad influence on Kratos Jr. in God of War. Speaking of bad influences, D.J. gets tips from Yakuza 6 on what to do if he ever finds himself stuck with a baby in a strange city. Episode Timeline 00:42 – Intro 01:27 – Bad pronunciation advice 02:45 – Avengers: Infinity War 22:56 – God of War 39:04 – Yakuza 6 52:26 – Rogue Aces 1:09:57 – Outro |
Thu, 26 April 2018
God of War is out and we can offer real, informed opinions on it, so we shift our focus to Nintendo Labo. Meanwhile, D.J. trades the actual Tokyo for Yakuza 6‘s approximation, and wonders just who all these Internet monster hunters really are. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 02:02 - Nintendo Labo 10:08 - God of War 43:17 - Yakuza 6 59:43 - Monster Hunter World 1:14:19 - Outro |
Thu, 19 April 2018
We've got Kratos on our minds this week, but he'll need to reclaim his title as the God of War from Lara Croft first. Randy feeds souls to the god of war in a new, very old version of Fire Emblem, and Paul finds time to stare at pretty trees in Monster Hunter. Also: we welcome our AI overlords in Semantris. Episode Timeline 00:58 - Intro |
Thu, 12 April 2018
D.J. checks in from Japan, a mysterious land where arcades and Xenogears live on. Back in America, Randy plays Minit 60 seconds at a time, then spends time with Metropolis: Lux Obscura, which brings some much-needed sexism to the match 3 genre. Also: Ticket to Earth. Episode Timeline 00:41 - Intro |
Thu, 5 April 2018
Real people. Real lives. In between running 5Ks, Randy finds just enough time to stab every person, every rock and every tree, in Rise of the Tomb Raider. Meanwhile, Paul's just been sitting on his couch trying to escape from prison in A Way Out. Episode Timeline 00:52 - Intro |
Thu, 29 March 2018
We find ourselves unmistakably inside the video game realm as Randy encounters Xbox Live pirates on the Sea of Thieves. Meanwhile, Paul plots a prison break in A Way Out, although he'd rather escape from Yakuza 5. D.J. doesn't like a Final Fantasy thing. Episode Timeline 00:51 - Intro
Direct download: VGH_336_-_A_Giant_Skull_Smoking_a_Blunt.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:40am PDT |
Thu, 22 March 2018
Randy confronts various acrobatic and linguistic challenges in Fe. D.J. snoops on a gang of cool hackers in the #WarGames interactive-TV-series-game-thing. And events unfold over and over again in Last Day of June. Episode Timeline 00:42 - Intro |
Thu, 15 March 2018
Unfettered by inclement weather, Cap'n Randy takes his galleon in search of booty (and a bigger bucket) on the Sea of Thieves. Meanwhile, D.J. sticks to the familiar music game waters of DJMAX Respect. Also, someone's been drinking again. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Intro |
Thu, 8 March 2018
Paul heads Into the Breach for another chance to save humanity from giant insects, Randy hops aboard the Subsurface Circular, and D.J. takes a part-time job as a UFO. Also, a year later, how much do we love exchanging friend codes on the Switch? So much. Episode Timeline 00:35 - Intro
Direct download: VGH_333_-_More_Swords_Than_Anyone_Else.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:01pm PDT |
Thu, 1 March 2018
On this week’s show: Garrus chat. Also, Paul finally makes room in his busy schedule to play Mass Effect Andromeda for some reason, and Randy regales us with tales of his recent experience with Dandara ON THE SWITCH. Episode Timeline 00:41 - Intro
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Thu, 22 February 2018
Paul and D.J. get pulled into Metal Gear Survive's weird alternate dimension of tower defense and zombies. D.J. interrogates robots on a train in Subsurface Circular. And Monster Hunter: World continues. Episode Timeline 00:38 - Intro |
Thu, 15 February 2018
Randy delves into the world of thinly veiled 90s TV references in The Darkside Detective. D.J. plays the latest in one of his favorite genres: Shadow of the Colossus remakes. And Paul continues hunting monsters, somewhere. Episode Timeline 00:44 - Intro |
Thu, 8 February 2018
Randy shoots up space-terrorists in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare before uncovering Radiant Historia's dark underbelly of anti-anime DLC. D.J. gives an update on the state of fashion in Final Fantasy XIV. And Paul continues hunting monsters, somewhere. Episode Timeline 00:35 - Intro
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Thu, 1 February 2018
Part 6 of the Garbage Trilogy confusingly continues with the full version of Monster Hunter: World, which Paul and D.J. determine, after an unspecified number of hours, is decidedly not garbage. Also, Randy climbs a mountain in Celeste. Episode Timeline 00:41 – Intro |
Thu, 25 January 2018
Paul and D.J. get deep into Monster Hunter World and opine on controversial topics like drinks and numbers. Meanwhile, Randy escapes Monster Hunter with the Lost Sphear demo, then escapes from the Lost Sphear demo with a classic 3DS game. Also, cardboard. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Intro
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Thu, 18 January 2018
It’s the episode we’ve all been waiting for: Randy played Knack II and has opinions. Meanwhile, D.J. treads cautiously into Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King, and Paul played Yakuza 5? Episode Timeline 00:00 – Intro 01:34 – Knack II 16:38 – Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King 39:00 – Yakuza 5 57:23 – Viewer Mail 1:14:24 – Outro |
Thu, 11 January 2018
So far, 2018 is looking a lot like 2017 with more Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Yakuza. Meanwhile, D.J. takes a trip to an art installation. Episode Timeline 00:00 - Intro |
Thu, 4 January 2018
We look back on 2017, a year sure to be remembered by history for its seemingly endless stream of quality video games. Episode Timeline 00:48 - Intro |